In this timely book, Charles Derber argues that the current regime - the American system of corporate control born two decades ago and now led by President Bush - is destroying the American dream by outsourcing millions of jobs, turning American employment into a "one-night stand," undermining the security that created the American middle class, and turning the forces of law against citizens. The book outlines specific strategies, including how to approach 2004 and how to move the country in a new direction over the long term. Part I discusses the history of the corporate regime and the damage it has done to American workers and the country. Part II examines the bad faith at the heart of the regime today, and why it must resort to wars of deception to survive. Part III looks at 2004 and battling Bush as a step toward regime change. Part IV lays out a vision and strategy for regime change over the long haul.
Derber argues that the current regime is destroying the American dream by outsourcing millions of jobs, turning American employment into a "one-night stand," undermining the security that created the American middle class, and turning the forces of law against citizens.
Arguing that corporate control of America must be overthrown in a "regime change," the author outlines new strategies for challenging corporate power, with the main goal being to unseat President Bush from office.| Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction: When Bad Regimes Happen to Good People |
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| PART I The Corporate Regime |
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CHAPTER 1 The Sins of the Regime |
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CHAPTER 2 Snoozing, Tipping, and Waking Up |
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CHAPTER 3 Normal Politics ... Not! |
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| PART II Extreme Regime |
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CHAPTER 4 Marry Your Enemy |
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CHAPTER 5 Dog-Wagging with Bush |
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CHAPTER 6 The Perfect Storm |
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CHAPTER 8 The Rules of Extremism |
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| PART III Regime Change |
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CHAPTER 9 Regime Change Begins with You |
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CHAPTER 10 A New, Old Road Map for Change |
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CHAPTER 11 Requilting the Big Tent |
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| Appendix: What You Can Do to Promote Regime Change |
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| Notes |
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| Index |
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| About the Author |
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